Woj: Gilbert Arenas works out for Lakers
According to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, Mitch Kupchak spent the day observing a workout from Gilbert Arenas, who looked good, although no signing is imminent.
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I say go for it
I think that trade and being thrown into the mix of all those orlando gaurds that play similar cause him more prob on top if the injury. Plus svg instantly said I dont care who we sign jameer is our guy that could be kind of deflating
by Ballinsohard on Feb 12, 2012 7:22 PM PST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Do it.
I’m sick of our bench sucking. Anything to spark the team. I’d rather have JR Smith but if we can’t do that, Gilbert will have to do.
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
by RudeMood19 on Feb 12, 2012 7:57 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
ill take "agent zero" anyday...
over fish, and over the “rumored” want of a certain 36 yr old pg, thats been out of the league for awhile now…his name? A.I….aka…allen iverson. no thanks mitch!! lets move on here…!
by Mark Jaramillo on Feb 13, 2012 9:23 AM PST up reply actions
And why couldnt we pursue both of these players....
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Lakers trying to construct one of those teams if everyone was in their prime, they'd be the most dominant ever.
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Um Celtics last year
Shaq, KG, Wheelchair, Ray Allen, and Rondo all in their primes? Greatest team of all time. ’Nuff said
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No, what about the 2004 Laker team
Kobe, Shaq, Malone, and Payton beats all.
Wow
Just when I thought Lakriots was right you bring up 04. I almost cleared that season out of my memory because of all the injuries/failure that year… Had they been healthy AND in their primes??…. Holy shit that would be amazing
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nobody would pass the ball lol
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by bluexfalcon on Feb 12, 2012 11:12 PM PST up reply actions
We need a legit chucker off the bench
and I highly doubt we can afford J.R. since he’ll be asking too high of a price. So I’d give Arenas a shot with a whole different atmosphere and with Kobe at the helm.
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
Biggest offer on the market for Smith is the Knicks' $2.5 million room exception.
So it’s not THAT much more than the minimum. If we have a chance at signing him, I could see Kupchak cutting Kapono or similar.
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Why would kupcek cut kapono before
The date you dont have to garauntee kaponos contract. If he cut him now he still has to pay him, so I doubt kupchek believs he can get him or that he’s worth it
by Ballinsohard on Feb 13, 2012 4:34 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Kapono's contract is guaranteed I think.
Its Caracter, Ebanks, Glock and Morris are the only non-guaranteed contracts before last Friday with Caracter the only one who got cut.
by BoneCruncher24 on Feb 13, 2012 7:54 AM PST up reply actions
Really? Why would they garauntee kapono?
I see the hope that he would knock down shots but to garauntee him, im not sure I would of done that
by Ballinsohard on Feb 13, 2012 9:12 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
is he still going to be effective without the touches?
He should be 4th option at best. Imagine all the times we yell at kobe for taking bad shots and taking shots away from bynum/gasol…except it’ll be worse b/c it’ll be arenas taking the shot rather than kobe. If getting arenas means that fisher is playing less, then i’m fine with it. But arenas will probably just take time away from glock.
by no stance on Feb 12, 2012 8:12 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Can he play the 2 off the bench?
At this point, put Fish’s ass on the bench, start blake & have glock be the backup 1. and then have arenas be the backup 2.
having fish and mwp on the floor at the same time is playing 3 vs 5, cuz those two dont do shit but miss shots, kill our offense, and play some occasional defense.
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
Agent 0 is a good fit
If he’s good, great. If he’s bad, the bench can be marketed as “Team 0” for all the zeroes they put up in the box score most games.
by Derek Fisher Fan on Feb 12, 2012 8:33 PM PST reply actions 6 recs
can't get any worse, give it a shot
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by bluexfalcon on Feb 12, 2012 8:39 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
do it
i dont see how our bench could be any worse
Go for it.
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by chaucer on Feb 12, 2012 8:50 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Steal or status quo
Seriously. If we sign him for veteran’s minimum, he could either be a steal or continue the sucky bench play we are now (and cut him if needed).
Nothing to lose at this point.
by getAcLew on Feb 12, 2012 8:51 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
if it's gonna happen, it'll happen fast, right?
Nothing would be served by delaying it, the season’s not getting any shorter and he’d have to get worked into a system that’s already new by definition. I haven’t been an Arenas fan in recent years but if there’s ever a season to draw a wild card, this is it. I’d roll the dice.
Once again, it's much too late.
Yeah, if we're going to do something, might as well be now.
Give the FO and the coaching staff the maximum amount of time to evaluate him. Come March 1, the trade market opens up and more options become available.
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CANT WAIT
the lakers really need SOME production from the PG position. Arenas will have to understand that his role is to penetrate and create shots for other when kobe lets him have the ball, and to stand in the corner and shoot 3s when kobe is doing the creating. Arenas is still going to be horrible on defense, but maybe we won’t literally have every PG in the league having CAREER nights against us
"Work before Glory"
this is true
but at least you don’t get the impression that fisher is not playing up to his potential, or that he could be doing better.
"Work before Glory"
by wickedskillz on Feb 12, 2012 9:15 PM PST up reply actions
Really?
He plays like a perfectly serviceable backup point. It’s hard to complain with his play.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
I just think he doesn't play up to his potential
He misses passes to the post when Gasol/Bynum have position, he passes up open jump shots, his 3pt shooting is much too inconsistent, he consistently shrinks from big moments. Plus, he can’t penetrate. This is not even mentioning his defense, guys having carer nights on him is not cool. He may be OK as a 10-13 minutes per game back-up, but I don’t see him stepping up to claim a bigger role.
"Work before Glory"
by wickedskillz on Feb 12, 2012 9:35 PM PST up reply actions
yup, unless they are holding that roster space open for wilson chandler or jr smith
"Work before Glory"
by wickedskillz on Feb 12, 2012 9:12 PM PST up reply actions
JR probably out of our price range
Chandler seems like he’s returning to the Nuggets, BUT he would be a GREAT piece to have.
Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.
arenas used be really good
did injuries do in his career or did he just get paid then stop trying?
Another Devin Harris?
Yes, no, no.
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I think injuries did him pretty rough
he always seemed more like a raw talent guy than a hard worker to me, so I guess losing his first step and elevation hurt him a lot. Unless the transfusion therapy worked miracles, he’s probably going to have be a lot more cerebral if he comes back, kind of like an andre miller type role maybe.
"Work before Glory"
by wickedskillz on Feb 12, 2012 9:38 PM PST up reply actions
"slim"
and “explosive”
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by Tommy Blackjack on Feb 12, 2012 9:47 PM PST up reply actions
I just dont get how he could go from...
averaging 17.3 ppg on 40% shooting, with 3.3 rebs, 5.6 assists & 1.4 steals in 21 games with washington
to…
averaging 8.0 ppg on 34% shooting, with 2.4 rebs, 3.2 assists & 0.9 steals in 49 games with Orlando
all in the same year.
just doesnt make sense. He has to be able to help our bench somehow, I just dont really want Glock loosing minutes. I really wish MB would just glue Fisher to the bench (unless we need him with .4 seconds left on the clock) and woudl start Blake. Bring Glock and Arenas off the bench. We will be undersized but its better than what we got right now. Arenas is still 6-4 and should be able to hold his own against most 2’s.
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
I saw some of the games he was in when he was with Orlando...
I think it was the style over there that messed him up, not a good fit. He did not have the ball in his hands much to create and was just another spot up three point shooter with the Magic in those games and not very good at knocking them down consistently— (50 out of 182 for 27%).
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well,
he would definitely be ball dominant with our bench unit. nobody besides glock can attempt to create their own shot from the perimeter.
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
good point
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GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Better than MWP's .09% or whatever the fuck he's at.
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Tweetness
LOL, I agree--put a fork in MWP, he is done imo...
he already hit the old man wall and he might be bored on top of it, time for the ref job.
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GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
if he continues to play like this for the rest of the year,
they better give him the amnesty axe.
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
He's practically guaranteed to get amnestied in the offseason unless he goes on a ridiculous tear for the rest of the year.
That might end his career as well. Not sure even other contenders are willing to deal with him, especially since Boston, the most likely place to take a flyer on him, will probably break up their core this offseason.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
I think some teams who arent hurting on offense, and need a defensive stopper,
may take him for the veteran minimum. he’s still useful on that end at least.
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
i dont get how Ebanks got glued to the bench
after being named the starter on opening night?
He can actually knock down shots and, like barnes, makes cuts in the offense. was his defense that bad?
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
Blake's not good either
Compared to Fish maybe (particularly on defense), but he misses wide open jump shots too and isn’t all that great a passer. He’s a serviceable backup, but he’s no starter. I actually kind of want G-Lock to start at the point. Don’t really have much to lose right? Fisher was given the chance as a young point guard out of the draft and he’s made a fantastic, memorable Lakers career out of it. Give Goudelock a shot.
Never happening though. Fisher will start every single game this season and every single playoff game unless they make some sort of legitimate acquisition. So, just hope that he somehow finds a Fountain of Youth and figures out how to hit shots again.
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lol from a FB commenter on the SSR page
I say give him a shot. I don’t think it can hurt. Unless he starts shooting in the locker room. Lol
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So many of the "go for it" comments are rec'd, I think Gilbert has been here reading and reccing.
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Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Knicks.
Tweetness
by SoCalGal on Feb 12, 2012 10:24 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
No.
If we do sign him, I expect a lot of game threads with:
“wtf Arenas?”
“Seriously Gil?”
“Our bench still sucks”.
by AV. on Feb 12, 2012 10:41 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
lol, good point
but it doesn’t get any worst than this:
"wtf Luke?"
"Seriously Luke?"
"Our bench still sucks".
by froZ3n on Feb 12, 2012 10:48 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Is Luke still on the team?
Are you sure?
Has anyone actually seen him?
You see? You see? Your stupid minds! Stupid! Stupid!
When you have the solarminite, you have nothing - nor does the universe!
Yeah, but if he sucks, we can bench him
It he works out, we really, really help in the backcourt
At the minimum, not much to loose
ok, im pulling the trigger
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Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Knicks.
Tweetness
awesome
although it frightens me that you use SS&R as a scouting tool.
Don’t go to the fanposts.
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by bluexfalcon on Feb 12, 2012 11:11 PM PST up reply actions
Go for it.
We can only offer him the vet’s min, anyway. It’s not like he’s a major financial liability or anything. If he fails to produce, we can just bury him on the bench or waive him.
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Would you like to address it before the trade deadline?
Mitch:
Well, if there were a way for us to get a 25-year-old, All-Star, ball-handling guard we’d love to do it … but that’s not likely in February. So you look at other alternatives, and see if it’s better than what you have. That’s all.
At this point, can it really get worse than having Fisher on the court?
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This is hilarious. Fuck this team is deserate.
Allen Iverson, who sources indicated the Lakers had some interest in as long as he was willing to go to the NBA Developmental League for a few weeks
Honestly, I would love for them to get Rafer A.
THE BANDWAGON: Championship? lol you’ve gotta b kidding. - Emmceee /we aren't winning anything this year man - BlueXfalcon / We arent winning anything this year - Lakergirl / we aren’t winning anything this yurrrrr - Tkuang /I expect them to make it past the first round, but I will be very happy if they make it past the second.- Gil M. / We aren’t gonna win anything this year, dude - Aethereal / don't think we will win anything this year. Seriously-CLDPC / I’m not expecting something big from this Lakers team this season - Yoshifan
I thimk most teams that have a need at gaurd around the league
Have inquired about iverson, the only dofference is this is the Lakers and everybodys name gets attatched to the lakers, im sure miami and chicago asked about him too but it didnt make the news
by Ballinsohard on Feb 13, 2012 4:42 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Miami maybe, but Chicago has no need for him.
Watson is a perfectly good backup.
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Sign him
let the championships be glorious
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He got one former Laker guard in trouble, I don’t want any current Laker guards being “former” Lakers…
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Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Knicks.
Tweetness
How about?
Using trade exception for Ariza and first round pick for Sessions?
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Need exception for Sessions
AMMO carried the Lakers to back-2-back titles and we couldn't even get LEWIS MONROE for him...
by Q.Calloway25 on Feb 13, 2012 1:16 AM PST up reply actions
I dont get it
You guys saw how inconsistant LO was whrn he was here, even in his 6thMOY year he was inconsistant when we needed him most agaimst dallas but everybody is trippin like he would have made a difference this year. But then the lakers look at a guy who had 1bad year playing w/crazy SVG in a system that made him a spot up shooter only and now were saying he’s finished? It was 1 freeking year. Sign Gil and quit playinh
by Ballinsohard on Feb 13, 2012 4:47 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Also, think about this
Do you think orlando would have amnestied Gil if his contract wasnt so large and if they did already have all those other gaurds playing good ball and getting paid ALOT less money? I think they would have loved to keep him if he only cost $1.4 mil
by Ballinsohard on Feb 13, 2012 5:01 AM PST via mobile reply actions
If you've seen our guards not named Kobe, then you should want to kick the tires.
Hope he still has something.
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he averaged almost 18 ppg in the first 21 games of the year, last season with washington.
he’s gotta be able to offer something. even if its 10ppg, im pretty sure he will be our 4th leading scorer, LOL.
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10ppg would make MJ for our terrihorrid bench
AMMO carried the Lakers to back-2-back titles and we couldn't even get LEWIS MONROE for him...
by Q.Calloway25 on Feb 13, 2012 10:28 PM PST up reply actions
make him*
AMMO carried the Lakers to back-2-back titles and we couldn't even get LEWIS MONROE for him...
by Q.Calloway25 on Feb 13, 2012 10:28 PM PST up reply actions
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